Corporate Work Study Operations Manager

ABOUT ICA CRISTO REY ICA Cristo Rey Academy (ICA) is a Dominican Catholic college preparatory that empowers girls from underserved communities to become confident young women able to realize their full potential. By providing an excellent academic curriculum, a unique corporate work study experience and the support of our spiritual community, we prepare students for a life of faith, purpose, and service.  If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.JOB DETAILS Title: Corporate Work Study (CWS) Operations Manager Reports to: Director of Operations Location: Mission District of San Francisco Position Type: Full-time with benefits Salary Range: $75,000-$95,000, commensurate with experience, includes benefits POSITION SUMMARY The Corporate Work Study (CWS) Operations Manager serves as the primary student and family contact for day-to-day issues, concerns, and attendance. The role oversees student job placement and implementation, student transportation and experience, and works closely with the Principal and Academic teams to plan and teach a curriculum aligned to support student success in their CWS jobs. RESPONSIBILITIES Primary duties consist of but are not limited to the following:  Student Job Placement and Implementation Serve as the primary student and family contact for day-to-day issues, concerns, and  attendance, ensuring timely communication to the partners via the Partnerships Team and  resolution of any challenges. Manage all student and family paperwork related to the CWS program, ensuring timely  completion and compliance with program requirements. Collect student job preferences and primarily manage job placements, incorporating input from  the Partnerships team to ensure strong matches between students and CWS partners. Ensure all Corporate Work Study contracts are sent, signed, and properly filed, maintaining  organized records for the program. Work with the Partnerships team to communicate to CWS  partners as needed.  Student Transportation and Experience Management Coordinate student transportation to job sites, overseeing student check-in and check-out, and serving as the primary contact for transportation providers, chaperones, and transportation  services. Work with the President, Director of Finance & HR, and the Director of Operations to design and  implement a new transportation plan to maximize student safety, efficiencies and cost  effectiveness.  Serve as the primary point of contact for students and families regarding CWS, communicating  key updates through broader parent/family communication channels.  Work with the Director of Operations to design and implement new communications processes  and protocols to improve coordination with the Principal, Academic team, and Partnerships  teams to communicate student absences, disciplinary, and other issues. Alert the Academic and Partnerships teams about any performance issues at their CWS job  placement. Work with the teams to craft the appropriate student success plan.  Provide weekly reports of transportation costs to the Director of Operations and Finance team  to ensure efficient use of resources and cost effectiveness. Teaching and Curriculum Development With oversight from the Principal and Academic teams, design and teach a professional  development class focused on essential workplace and life skills such as resume writing, skills  assessment, interviewing, and communication skills, with a curriculum aligned to support  student success in their CWS jobs. Collaborate with the Academic and CWS Partnerships and Operations teams to ensure  instruction reflects current workplace expectations and addresses areas where students may  need additional support. Provide 1:1 student support when needed and as determined by the Director of Operations and  Principal. May include office hours, weekly meetings with the student and personalized  professional development curriculum.  Create and implement student feedback strategy on job sites and current CWS experience to  ensure alignment with student expectations and student success.  Reporting & Compliance Tracking Oversee and ensure Department of Labor (DOL) compliance and rigorous documentation of said  DOL compliance.Attend site visits to conduct necessary oversight DOL compliance.  Manage the CWS operations budget, track partner payments, and collaborate with the Finance  Team on invoicing and special payment requests. QUALIFICATIONS Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth. In addition, they will meet or exceed the following requirements: Bachelor's degree with minimum 2 years experience in teaching and/or education fields Experience with managing 1-2 direct reports Outstanding documentation, written and oral communication skills Highly organized, capable of balancing and prioritizing concurrent projects and deadlines Exceptional attention to detail Demonstrated experience in working with students and families  Ability to execute projects independently  Ability to work either early mornings (7:30 am) or late afternoons / early evenings (5:30 pm) for  student transportation daily check-in Experience in teaching to youth and job development experience Able to work collaboratively with other departments Able to develop effective professional relationships with a diverse spectrum of parents /  guardians, corporate partners, alumnae, vendors, faculty, staff and volunteers Proficiency in G Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Working knowledge of Salesforce or comparable CRM management systems a plus Preferred proficiency in Spanish a plus, but not required WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY Here at ICA, we value all candidates with a diverse set of backgrounds, experience, and skills and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of or traits historically associated with race; color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law. We strongly encourage those with a demonstrated dedication to social justice, collaboration, innovation and student-centered education to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, generous vacation. TO APPLY To apply, submit a resume and cover letter (one PDF Document) highlighting your interest in and readiness for this position to recruiting@ with the subject line: Business Development Manager.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis on an expedited timeline until the position is filled. 

Created: 2025-09-30